Contracting for Construction and Design Services
September 22-24, 2026 | Multi-Day | Hybrid | Registration Fee: TBA
Registration will close one week before the program.
This program is a hybrid format. Some sessions will be in-person and others will be online. See below for a schedule overview.
This course is designed for those involved in public construction contracting at the local government level or in the procurement of the services of engineers and architects.
Topics of discussion will include:
- bidding procedures;
- construction methods, including alternative delivery (e.g., design-build);
- minority business solicitation and reporting requirements;
- legal aspects of construction contracting;
- contract administration; and
- selection of design and engineering services.
A panel will address recommended practices and hot topics in local government construction projects in North Carolina.
SCHEDULE:
The 2026 Agenda still to be announced but you can view the 2025 Agenda for reference.
CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION:
Certification: This course is required for the NCAGP Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO) certification and NC MWBE Coordinators' Network Certified Economic Inclusion Officer (CEIO) certification.
Continuing Education Credit: This course qualifies for continuing education credit for CLGPO.
Any credits earned from this program are not applicable toward an academic degree at UNC.
REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance: There are no specific attendance requirements for this program. Please contact Registration & Client Services if you cannot attend to cancel your registration. Our cancellation policy is linked below.
Pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites to register for this course.
Additional information
SCHOLARSHIP and DISCOUNT INFORMATION:
The School of Government is grateful to offer a number of scholarship and discount opportunities for public officials who wish to participate in our continuing education programs. Scholarships and discounts are available both internally through the School and through the generous support of partnering organizations.
Learn more about the range of these opportunities on our Scholarship and Discount Opportunities page.
Please take the questionnaire below to see if you qualify for any scholarships. Please note that some deadlines for scholarships may fall outside of the registration dates of this course.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Please see the School’s list of recommended area hotels.
PARKING INFORMATION:
Parking details will be provided to you by your program manager the week prior to the program. Additional directions and parking information can be found on our Visitor Information page.
MATERIALS:
Program materials will be available in CANVAS as they are received from instructors. Instructions for accessing or creating a log-in to CANVAS can be found on the program materials site.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course participants who cancel their registration more than 7 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. Otherwise, participants will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. More information can be found in the full cancellation and refund policy.
MATERIALS:
Program materials will be available in CANVAS as they are received from instructors. Instructions for accessing or creating a log-in to CANVAS can be found on the program materials site.
NOTE: We will NOT have breakfast or lunch on day one.
The 2026 Agenda still to be announced but you can view the 2025 Agenda for reference.
